I'm just wondering what the average charge is for a physical exam during a "sick" visit. It seems like no matter what, I can't leave the vet's office without owing at least $100 minimum. Even though I've lived in my current house for nearly 4 years, I haven't found a vet I really like for the cats, so we've tried a few different offices (I take the dogs to their old vet, but since it's around 30 minutes away I don't want to subject the cats to the car that long!).

Pippin needed to be seen today at an office I've been to a few times with the cats. Anyway, they charged $50 just for the exam, which seems like a lot- is this normal? I swear every time I go (no matter where) this charge is higher!